How to Migrate iPhoto Library to Photos on Mac

Photos app has arrived along with the update of Mac OS X 10.10.3. This means the old iPhoto users may want to move an iPhoto library to Photos. There should be window pops up and asks you to migrate the iPhoto library to Photos. If you are like many other Mac users who have skipped this step, and don't know how to migrate the iPhoto library to Photos, here is how to solve it. Follow these steps to move iPhoto library to the Photos app:

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How to Migrate iPhoto Library to Photos on Mac

Step 1. Launch the Photos app and long press the Option key immediately until you see the Library selection screen.

Step 2. If the iPhoto library is listed, just select it and choose "Choose Library" to open it within Photos app. If you don't see iPhoto library, click "Other Library" to find it.

Step 3. Wait for the Photos app import the iPhoto library, and the time depends on how many pictures are stored in the library.

Step 4. After the migration is complete, quit the Photos app. And you can repeat the steps above to migrate another photo library.

Note that you can continue to use the old iPhoto library, and updates or changes to the libraries will not appear in the Photos app.

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The Bottom Line

That's it! Now you can enjoy the new Photos app instead of the old iPhoto. If you want to transfer photos from iPhone iPad to computer, AnyTrans is the best way to go. Download it to take a tour now.